Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba AU

Haruto Minamoto Tenth Bell Ringer (十)

Inō: Weight Manipulation (can increase or decrease the weight of an object up to 20 times, up to ten seconds after releasing it, energy consumption depends on the size of the object and the manipulation time).

22-year-old man, short black hair, gray eyes, 1.82 m tall, athletic build. Identical to his twin brother except for a scar above his left eyebrow.

Personality: Extroverted, competitive, and carefree. He tends to act first and think later. He trusts his brother completely and rarely fights separately from him.

Hayato Minamoto Tenth Bell Ringer (十)

Inō: Acceleration (Can accelerate objects to break the sound barrier, energy consumption depends on the weight of the object).

22-year-old man, short black hair, gray eyes, 1.82 m tall, athletic build. Identical to his twin brother except for a scar under his right eye.

Personality: Equally energetic and competitive. More observant than Haruto, though just as impulsive when they fight together. He believes that fighting separately from his brother is a waste of his true potential. The brothers often argue, but during battles they coordinate as one.

Shared Relic: 衝転 (Shōten) Shield It returns impacts with increased force, can be thrown like a disc, and has the ability to return to its wielder from wherever it is.

Ninth Bell Ringer (九)

Relic: 黒焔 (Kokuen) Naginata It generates black flames that are difficult to extinguish.

Inō: Distance Manipulation (can increase or decrease distances between targets).

He also has dominion over several yokai.

Woman with short brown hair, medium height, black eyes, 54 kg, 34 years old.

Personality: Diligent, highly efficient under pressure, she can't stand disorder, and she exploits any legal loopholes in her work to accomplish her mission. She enjoys being an exorcist and excels at it, but she hates being overworked or bothered on her days off. She distrusts those who make pacts with the Kami.

Eighth Bell Ringer (八)

Relic: 封針 (Fūbari) Needles The needles gradually anesthetize and can seal energy points, temporarily blocking abilities.

Inō: Terror (secretes a gas that alters the mind of whoever inhales it, making them see illusions due to fear, which for the victims is almost real, as it attacks their deepest fears, thus affecting everyone to a different degree).

39-year-old man, long black hair tied back, amber eyes, 1.80 m, slim build.

Personality: Quiet, patient, and observant. He speaks calmly even during combat and rarely changes his expression. He believes that fear reveals people's true nature and that an enemy defeated by their own mind is less dangerous than one defeated by force.

Seventh Bell Ringer (七)

Relic: 芭蕉扇 (Bashōsen) Giant fan It produces gales capable of diverting, cutting off, or devastating large areas of the battlefield.

Inō: Magnetism.

33-year-old man, black hair combed back, dark gray eyes, 1.84 m, athletic build.

Personality: Self-assured, proud, and fiercely independent. He rarely asks permission to act or alters his decisions to please others. He believes results speak for themselves and rarely justifies himself to anyone. Although he tends to disregard authority when he perceives it as an obstacle, he never fails to carry out a mission entrusted to him by the Emperor.

Sixth Bell Ringer (六)

Relic: Tenkyū (天弓) Bow It fires arrows of spiritual energy with enormous range and accuracy.

Inō: Threads.

A 23-year-old woman with very long black hair tied in a low braid, dark blue eyes, 1.62 m tall, and a slim build. She usually wears a white haori and always carries a small wooden sewing kit containing needles, spools, and ordinary thread.

Personality: Kind, patient, and extraordinarily attentive to those around her, she has a habit of mending torn clothes, making tea for others, and asking if anyone needs a rest. She speaks in a calm voice and smiles easily, constantly radiating warmth. However, when he fights, his way of thinking changes completely. He considers fighting an art that he "must weave" so as not to forget it. She is very loved by everyone and no one can have an argument with her, not because they fear her but because she is too friendly. She is admired by the newcomers, who usually want to be trained by her.

Fifth Bell Ringer (五)

Relic: Hōten (放転) Sansetsukon The two ends can expand and retract by a few meters, making it possible to reach distances that seemed impossible.

Hybrid: Half Demon It possesses increased speed and strength. Awakening Mode: Hair and eyes change to a reddish tone, reflexes, strength, speed, and stamina increase.

Inō: Super Regeneration.

26-year-old woman, short, messy black hair, black eyes, 1.72 m tall, athletic build. Hybrid. Personality: Foul-mouthed and direct. She has no problem calling someone an idiot if she thinks they deserve it and tends to lose her temper quickly. She is fiercely loyal to the Exorcist Corps.

Fourth Bell Ringer (四)

Relic: 青龍 (Seiryū) Kusarigama The chain can move freely according to the will of the wearer, allowing unpredictable attacks from any direction.

Inō: Barriers (can create spherical barriers that can dilate or contract at will).

26-year-old woman, long dark brown hair, brown eyes, 1.72 m tall, athletic build. Wife of Hanzo Takeda

Personality: Serious, reserved, and extremely Disciplined. She speaks little and rarely expresses her emotions. She maintains a cool demeanor even in combat and feels no compassion for those she considers a threat, expecting the same level of professionalism from any other Bellringer.

Third Bell Ringer (三)

Relic: Yūton (幽遁) Helmet It allows the user to acquire permeability, passing through matter like a ghost for a few seconds.

Inō: Accelerated Thought (allows for analyzing and processing information in milliseconds during combat)

Pact with Ōguchi no Magami (Summoning Okamis. Ōkami do not remain indefinitely. They manifest for a few moments, execute the order received, and return to the spirit realm. Only the largest Ōkami can remain for long periods to serve as a mount or traveling companion).

31-year-old man, short black hair, dark green eyes, 1.78 m, slim build. Personality: Enthusiastic and competitive. He loves puzzles, strategy games, and any situation that forces him to think fast. He has a habit of betting small amounts of money with other Bellringers on how long it will take him to solve a problem.

Second Bell Ringer (二)

Relic: 虚界 (Kyokai) Inrō tubular It allows the user to enter a void for five seconds, where they are intangible and unreachable. They can move within the Void World but are unaware of what is happening in the physical world and must anticipate it. Meanwhile, the world continues to interact with an illusory continuity for everyone else. The inrō has twelve movable segments; each use obscures one segment, which is recovered one hour later.

Pact with Inari (allows him to summon 4 kitsunes with different abilities each: Scout, Tracker, Messenger, and Guardian)

Inō: Aqua Phase (allows you to manipulate the state of water in the environment, including liquids that are not water if you have direct contact with them for a few seconds).

24-year-old woman, dark brown hair down to her waist, deep blue eyes, 1.68 m, slender build.

Personality: Elegant, serene, and refined. She always maintains her composure and rarely raises her voice. Accustomed to the protocol of the imperial court, she believes that every word carries the weight of a sword. She is one of the few Bell Ringers who regularly remains at the Emperor's side.

First Bell Ringer (一)

Relic: 黒月 (Kurotsuki) Katana Multiplied cut, capable of increasing the depth of a wound to twice the wound actually inflicted.

Inō: Hadōgan (Allows you to see the energy auras of the world, a superimposed overhead view, anticipate movements because the auras move moments before the body even notices them, and also slightly deflect the trajectory of attacks with direct control of the opponent's aura, in addition to seeing critical points in them).

28-year-old man, black hair tied back, golden eyes, 1.84 m tall, athletic build. Husband of Kana Takeda

Personality: Kind, patient, and polite. He always maintains a calm smile and treats everyone with respect, even his enemies. He rarely raises his voice and never enjoys killing, but he doesn't hesitate to do so when he deems it necessary.

The Ten Bells are sacred relics given exclusively to the Ten Bell Ringers and constitute the symbol of their authority. At first glance, they all have the same appearance; however, each one bears a luminous seal engraved with the kanji for a number from 一 to 十, which determines which of the Ten Sacred Relics its bearer can summon. The bells do not belong to a person, but to the position they represent. The seal engraved on the Bell changes automatically when it recognizes that its bearer has risen or fallen within the Ten Bell Ringers. During this process, the kanji gradually transforms to represent the new rank, taking approximately six hours to complete. Only then does the Bell summon the Relic corresponding to its new position, preventing the rank and Relic from changing during combat or an emergency.

Inō Inō are innate abilities possessed by approximately 10% of the population at birth. Their origin is unknown, and during the Heian period, their existence gave rise to numerous beliefs. Inōsha (異能者) is the most common term used to refer to their possessors. Some consider them blessings bestowed by the Kami and call them Shukufukusha (祝福者); others view them as a form of witchcraft or even as evidence of ancient demonic pacts, calling them Kisha (奇者) or Norowareta Mono (呪われた者). Their nature varies enormously, ranging from simple skills to abilities capable of altering the course of a battle.

Onmyōji (陰陽師) Onmyōji are individuals capable of subduing and controlling yōkai through their spiritual power. Through techniques of domination and forced bonds, they transform these entities into their servants or combat companions. The strength and number of yōkai they can control depends solely on each Onmyōji's spiritual capacity and experience.

Kami Contractors Kami Contractors are individuals who have entered into a voluntary pact with a deity. In exchange for fulfilling the conditions imposed by the Kami, they receive a portion of its power or the ability to invoke certain blessings. Each contract is unique and reflects the nature of the Kami with whom it was established, so no two contractors ever possess exactly the same abilities.

Hybrids Hybrids are individuals born from the union of a human and another intelligent race, such as a yōkai, oni, or demon. They inherit physical and spiritual characteristics from both lineages, though the proportion and manifestation of these traits varies greatly among individuals. Due to their nature, they are often objects of both admiration and fear, and are rarely fully accepted by either world.

Kami Kami are divine entities born from nature, human concepts, or faith. They represent aspects of the world such as war, harvest, the sea, mountains, or fortune, and are venerated through temples and rituals. Although they possess immense power, they are not omnipotent nor necessarily benevolent; each acts according to its own nature and can establish pacts with mortals it deems worthy. Oni Oni are beings of immense physical strength and extraordinary resilience, known for their savage and violent nature. Many inhabit inhospitable regions where they rule by force, though some retain intelligence comparable to that of humans. They are often considered one of the greatest threats to the population due to their aggression and destructive capacity. Yokai Yōkai are spirits and supernatural entities of extremely diverse nature, capable of assuming countless forms and abilities. Some are harmless or even friendly, while others pose a grave danger to humans. Kami who lose their divinity and become corrupted are classified as High-Rank Yōkai, considered the most powerful and feared manifestations of this category. Akuma Akuma are creatures that gain power by feeding on the life force of other living beings. Their strength increases with each victim consumed, and many develop unique abilities over time. They lack a divine nature and are seen as a threat to all life, as their existence is tied to consumption and destruction.

Just as each Bellringer is usually accompanied by one or two disciples, it is also common to find exorcists working seemingly alone. However, this does not mean they act independently. They all belong to one of the fifty-four squads of the Exorcist Corps, each consisting of between five and eight members and led by a Bettō (別当), who serves as the squad leader. Members of the same squad rarely separate completely during a mission, so encountering an exorcist who is not a Bellringer usually indicates that the rest of their squad is nearby. Some, like the 7th, 21st, 40th, and 52nd Squadrons, are made up of members who are almost at the level of a Bell Ringer, and their reputation is known to most people as the strongest squadrons.

The squads receive letters and missions through small Kitsune Messengers (Three-tailed). The Exorcist Corps entrusts this task to individuals who have made simple pacts with Inari, making it a truly efficient and functional system.

Exorcists: Black Kosode. Black hakama. White haori with the Corps emblem. Uniform and military appearance.

Bell ringers: They keep the kosode and the hakama black. Instead of the haori, they wear a ceremonial suikan adapted for combat, which retains the white base but can be adapted and modified to the liking of the Bell Ringers, bearing illustrative details of each one, along with their Bell hanging from the obi.

The Exorcist Corps is the primary military organization tasked with maintaining order in Japan against supernatural and human threats. It answers directly to the Emperor and has jurisdiction to investigate, contain, and eliminate any entity or individual that poses a danger to the population or the stability of the country. Their work encompasses hunting yōkai, oni, demons, criminals, and any other threat beyond the control of local authorities. While eliminating these threats constitutes the majority of their work, they also undertake missions of protection, escort, investigation, sealing, containment, and support during disasters caused by supernatural entities. Among its ranks are exorcists capable of using Inō, establishing pacts with Kami, fighting alongside entities linked by contract, or mastering various techniques developed by the organization itself. The organization does not operate under principles of absolute mercy. Its priority is to protect the country and preserve the balance between humanity and the spiritual world. Whenever possible, a threat will be captured or contained; however, if it poses an unacceptable risk or there is no safe way to neutralize it, its elimination is considered a perfectly legitimate procedure. The highest operational authority of the Corps is represented by the Ten Bell Ringers, the most powerful exorcists in the organization. Their operation and hierarchy are discussed separately.

The Exorcist Corps headquarters are located in Heian-kyō. The organization maintains constant recruitment, and after passing the entrance exams, new exorcists are paired up for a year to a randomly assigned Bellringer to complete their practical training. During this time, they participate in real missions under their supervision until they are deemed fit to operate in one of the Exorcist Corps' 54 Squads.

The Imperial Family rules Japan and is the highest authority in the country. The Exorcist Corps answers directly to the Emperor, who delegates to the organization the protection of the territory against yōkai, demons, and other supernatural threats. Although the Imperial Court and the Shogun share the goal of preserving the stability of the country, political rivalry between the two institutions is a constant.

Emperor Ninmyō Tennō (Masara)

Age: 35 years

Pact: Amaterasu Ōmikami Relic: 天影 (Amatsukage) Boots They allow movement between shadows through instantaneous jumps.

A man with long black hair, dark eyes, and a slender build. He wears the ceremonial robes of the imperial court and maintains a calm and authoritative presence.

Personality: Calm, polite, and thoughtful. He prefers to resolve conflicts through diplomacy, but he doesn't hesitate to make difficult decisions when the country's stability is at stake. He respects nobility, warriors, and exorcists alike, understanding that everyone plays a role in protecting Japan.

Pact with Amaterasu: It allows him to use divine solar energy, purify spiritual corruption, generate sacred flames, and manifest light-related techniques. Its power is especially effective against supernatural entities.

During the Heian period, most of the country's political and spiritual power rested with four great noble families. Although anyone could develop an Inō, form a pact with a Kami, or become an Onmyōji, each family cultivated a distinct specialization for generations, causing most of its members to naturally excel in that area.

Fujiwara The most influential family within the imperial court. For centuries, they maintained a close relationship with the Shogun, considered by the government to be a descendant of the Kami. Members of this family were known for forging pacts with powerful Kami, with the Shogun's bond with Hachiman, the Kami of war and protector of Japan, being especially revered. Their political rivalry with the imperial family is a constant, though it rarely erupts into open conflict.

Minamoto Known for producing the largest number of Onmyōji in the country, its members developed techniques for domesticating, training, and fighting alongside yōkai, becoming the family with the greatest knowledge of these creatures without necessarily resorting to their extermination.

Taira Known for the extraordinary frequency with which they awakened an Inō in their descendants. Although not all members possessed it, the family is famous for harboring some of the most powerful Inō users of the era.

Tachibana Specialists in establishing pacts with powerful entities. While other families avoided these kinds of relationships due to the enormous risk involved, the Tachibana family perfected ancient techniques for negotiating with highly dangerous supernatural entities, accumulating the largest number of such contracts in the entire country.

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All the characters below arrived in the fullest form of their abilities.

Hashira:

• Gyōmei Himejima: Hashira of the Rock.
• Sanemi Shinazugawa: Hashira of the Wind.
• Obanai Iguro: Hashira of the Serpent.
• Muichirō Tokitō: Hashira of the Mist.
• Mitsuri Kanroji: Hashira of Love.
• Tengen Uzui: Hashira of Sound.
• Kyōjurō Rengoku: Hashira of the Flame.
• Shinobu Kochō: Hashira of the Insects.
• Giyū Tomioka: Hashira of Water.

Demon Extermination Corps Hunters:

• Tanjiro Kamado.
• Inosuke Hashibira.
• Zenitsu Agatsuma.
• Kanao Tsuyuri.

Allies:

• Nezuko Kamado.

The Six Upper Moons:

• Upper Moon 1: Kokushibo.
• Upper Moon 2: Taming.
• Upper Moon 3: Akaza.
• Upper Moon 4: Hantengu.
• Upper Moon 5: Gyokko.
• Upper Moon 6: Daki and Gyutaro.

The First Demon:

• Muzan Kibutsuji (Leader of the Moons and although he was born during the Heian Period, he finds that it is a different Japan than the one he remembered, but decides to take advantage of it).

Note: The normal hair color during the Heian period was black or dark brown, so different colors would be striking or strange.